Weekly water testing found high concentrations of E Coli, which is usually caused by recent heavy rainfall that can carry a variety of contaminants into the water, including animal waste.
Forest officials are testing the water daily and will reopen both swim areas once tests show E Coli levels have dropped to a safe level.

Information on these sites and other recreational opportunities on the Forest is available at http://www.fs.usda.gov/osfnf or by calling the Paris office at 479-963-3076.
(Source: Forest Service)